chemical reaction Flashcards
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what is a chemical reaction
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A chemical reaction, also called chemical change or chemical phenomenon, is any thermodynamic process in which two or more chemical species or substances are transformed, changing their molecular structure and their bonds, into other substances called products. Reactants can be elements or compounds.
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examples of chemical reaction in daily life
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Combustion .
Photosynthesis .
Aerobic cellular respiration .
Anaerobic respiration (including fermentation)
Oxidation (including rust)
Metathesis reactions (such as baking soda and vinegar)
Electrochemistry (including chemical batteries)
Digestion.
